clap (Meaning)
clap (n)
a sudden very loud noise
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
clap (v)
put quickly or forcibly
cause to strike the air in flight
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
clap one's hands together
strike the air in flight
strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
clap (v. t.)
To strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to clap one's hands; a clapping of wings.
To thrust, drive, put, or close, in a hasty or abrupt manner; -- often followed by to, into, on, or upon.
To manifest approbation of, by striking the hands together; to applaud; as, to clap a performance.
To express contempt or derision.
clap (v. i.)
To knock, as at a door.
To strike the hands together in applause.
To come together suddenly with noise.
To enter with alacrity and briskness; -- with to or into.
To talk noisily; to chatter loudly.
clap (n.)
A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang.
A burst of sound; a sudden explosion.
A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.
A striking of hands to express approbation.
Noisy talk; chatter.
The nether part of the beak of a hawk.
Gonorrhea.
Synonyms & Antonyms of clap
clap Sentence Examples
- The audience erupted into a thunderous clap as the performers took their final bow.
- With a single clap, the teacher commanded the attention of the noisy classroom.
- As the fireworks lit up the sky, the crowd let out a collective clap of awe.
- He gave her a gentle clap on the back to congratulate her on her achievement.
- The sound of thunder echoed like a giant clap across the valley.
- With a clap of his hands, he summoned the waiter to their table.
- The sudden clap of lightning startled the hikers as they traversed the mountain trail.
- She tried to clap along with the rhythm of the music but found herself offbeat.
- The audience responded with a polite clap after the speaker finished his speech.
- He felt a warm sense of satisfaction as he heard the enthusiastic clap of approval from the crowd.
FAQs About the word clap
a sudden very loud noise, a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra, a
slam, thunderclap, roar, boom, pop, blast,bang, howl, whack, report
No antonyms found.
The audience erupted into a thunderous clap as the performers took their final bow.
With a single clap, the teacher commanded the attention of the noisy classroom.
As the fireworks lit up the sky, the crowd let out a collective clap of awe.
He gave her a gentle clap on the back to congratulate her on her achievement.
